Erik's passion for singing started when he was still a kid in Malabon. Erik participated in numerous small-town singing competitions.
Erik became the wildcard entry to the Final 10 of Star in a Million. He had a good start in the contest but got eliminated during the third week of competitions, when it was still a part of the Sunday noontime variety show ASAP. Nevertheless, his second chance came and his rendition of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly", won him the 10th and final slot for the semi-finals round. Eventually he became one of the three grand finalists in the showdown for the title of Star in a Million. "This is the Moment", a song from the musical Jekyll and Hyde, popularized by Martin Nievera, won him the title.
Now, with record-breaking chart-toppers from his Platinum debut album (his first single Pagbigyang Muli has stayed on the #1 spot of WRR's hit chart for more than 20 weeks, along with his other songs filling up the charts simultaneously), sold-out concerts and a demand for corporate shows, accolades from Awit Awards, Star Awards and Aliw Awards, endorsements for a bank (Bank of the Philippine Island's Express Remit), theme songs for radio stations, and even movies, Erik has earned mainstream popularity.
Gaya Ng Dati
Erik Santos Lyrics
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Laman ng puso mo ay ang pangalan ko
'Lagi ako sa isip mo
Dati-rati
Inaawitan pa 'lagi ay may ngiti
Mga mata'y nagniningning
Ngunit ngayon nagbago ka
Sigla't tamis ng 'yong pagsinta
'Di ba't noon
Samyo ng bulaklak at ihip ng hangin ay kapansin-pansin
'Di ba't noon takbo ng oras ay 'di mo napapansin
'Laging naglalambing
Ngunit ngayon naglaho na
Sigla't tamis ng 'yong pagsinta
Pagmamahal ko ba'y kailangan pa?
Dati-rati
Mga pangako ko'y kandungan mo't lakas
Sa pagsubok ay kay tatag
'Di ba't noon
Sa kaibigan mo'y akong bukambibig
Bakit ngayo'y anong lamig
'Di mo alam ako'y nasasaktan
Sa 'di pagpansin sa aking pagmamahal
Lumapit ka't ako'y naghihintay
Naghihintay, ooh
Ako'y nasasaktan
Sa 'di pagpansin sa aking pagmamahal
Lumapit ka't ako'y naghihintay
'Di mo alam ako'y nasasaktan
Sa 'di pagpansin sa aking pagmamahal
Lumapit ka't ako'y naghihintay
Panginoon
Ako'y nabulag ng mandarayang mundo
Ako ay patawarin Mo
Mula ngayon ang buhay kong ito'y
Iaalay sa Iyo gamitin mo ako
Gaya ng dati
Gaya ng dati
Gaya ng dati
The song "Gaya Ng Dati" by Erik Santos is a poignant ballad about a love that has vanished. The opening lines describe a time when the singer's name was always on the lips of his beloved, and she sang with a smile in her eyes. However, things have changed, and the sweetness and energy of their love have waned. The singer questions whether his love is still necessary or welcome.
The second verse reminds listeners of the happy times, when the world was full of possibilities and the speed of time went unnoticed, and the sweet moments of affection were abundant. However, now the love is gone, and the promises made have been broken. The singer is left feeling cold and hurt, waiting for his love to come back to him. He pleads to God to forgive him for being caught up in the illusions of the world.
The song is an expression of the pain of losing love and the hope that it will be rekindled once more. The bittersweet melody and emotive vocals make it relatable to anyone who has known the bitter-sweet pain of a broken heart. The song's rolling melody and tender lyrics garnered much attention, making it a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Dati-rati
In the past, before things changed
Laman ng puso mo ay ang pangalan ko
My name used to be the center of your heart and thoughts
'Lagi ako sa isip mo
You always used to think about me
Inaawitan pa 'lagi ay may ngiti
You used to sing happily and smile whenever you thought of me
Mga mata'y nagniningning
Your eyes used to sparkle
Ngunit ngayon nagbago ka
But now you've changed
Sigla't tamis ng 'yong pagsinta
The vigor and sweetness of your love
Pagmamahal ko ba'y kailangan pa?
Do you still need my love?
'Di ba't noon
Remember when
Samyo ng bulaklak at ihip ng hangin ay kapansin-pansin
The scent of flowers and the breeze were noticeable
'Di ba't noon takbo ng oras ay 'di mo napapansin
You used to lose track of time
Laging naglalambing
You used to always be affectionate
Ngunit ngayon naglaho na
But now it's all gone
Mga pangako ko'y kandungan mo't lakas
My promises used to give you strength
Sa pagsubok ay kay tatag
You were strong in times of trouble
Bakit ngayo'y anong lamig
Why is it so cold now?
'Di mo alam ako'y nasasaktan
You don't know that I'm hurting
Sa 'di pagpansin sa aking pagmamahal
Because you don't notice my love
Lumapit ka't ako'y naghihintay
Come closer, I'm waiting
Ako'y nasasaktan
I'm in pain
Panginoon
Lord
Ako'y nabulag ng mandarayang mundo
I was blinded by the deceitful world
Ako ay patawarin Mo
Please forgive me
Mula ngayon ang buhay kong ito'y
My life from now on
Iaalay sa Iyo gamitin mo ako
I offer myself to You, use me
Gaya ng dati
Like before
Gaya ng dati
Like before
Gaya ng dati
Like before
Writer(s): Al Termulo
Contributed by Lillian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ricocruz9705
PAHAYAG 2:4 “ Ngunit ito ang ipinagdaramdam ko sa iyo: nanlalamig ka na sa akin, hindi mo na ako mahal gaya ng dati.
@romnicklubiano9684
It is a song that tells how our Lord Jesus Christ feels about of His former followers who later on go backslide... Life has trials and sufferings but no matter what you've been through keep STILL in your faith.. Trust God to do His way for His way are greater than ours.. . God bless
@bmd78fifi
this version is great, ballad,passionate,soulful, bravo............
@jessoncain8285
Lahat na talaga ng songs ni kuya Erik gusto...
@junafherorlandez8199
Bago ako nagmahal ulitnito theme song namin mahal ko si win lage ito play pagkasama kami kaya sarap pakingan kahit malayo ako sa kanya happy ako marinig ang music nato dahil mahal ko sya ...dati rati .haggang nagyon i love the music the one i love win
@mariachristinasalvador6560
Hii , i really really like ung mga song nii
Erik santos (= ang galing talaga nyang kumanta
Idol ko yan dati pa ((=
@drake_dark0856
Galing ni idol... grabe
@mikeekwento
galing mo talga erick ang bait mopa more blessings to comE:))
@markoevangelista5146
i luv this song pra s pinkk mmhal qng aswa...
@ianlugo1
Minsan gwapo ka,Pero ang minsan ay magpakaylanma para sakin,sana magkita tau ng personal..KAYA LANG MALABO..ANG LAYO NG PAKITAN NATIN DAGAT AT MGA BUNDOK..SANA,SANA,SANA LANG NAMAN..KUNG PWEDI LANG SANA ,LUMAPIT KA AT AKOY NAGHIHINTAY,,,